Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 28, 2026. PhotoAwards.ae respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently and only for legitimate business purposes related to our award strategy, website, branding, marketing, production and management services.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily submit through our contact forms, proposal forms, email, WhatsApp or other communication channels. This may include your name, organization, email address, phone number, country, website, service requirements, project details, estimated timelines, uploaded files and any message you choose to send us.

We may also collect limited technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, referring pages and basic usage data through WordPress, hosting logs, security tools, analytics tools or cookies when these features are active on the website.

How We Use Your Information

We use submitted information to respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, evaluate project requirements, provide services, manage client communication, improve the website, protect the security of our systems and comply with legal, accounting or administrative obligations.

We do not sell personal information. We only share information when required to deliver the requested service, operate the website, comply with the law, protect our rights or work with trusted service providers such as hosting, email delivery, payment, analytics, design, development, printing, production or shipping partners.

Forms, Email and Project Files

When you submit a form, the request may be stored securely inside the website administration area and may also be sent to the site administrator by email. If you upload project files, please provide only materials that are necessary for reviewing your request and that you have the right to share.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use essential cookies for website functionality and optional cookies or analytics tools to understand performance and improve the user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention and Security

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, including communication, proposal follow-up, project delivery, legal, security or administrative needs. We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to help protect information, but no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of or objection to the processing of your personal information. You may also ask us to stop using your contact details for non-essential communications.

International Transfers

Because our services may involve international clients, technology providers and production partners, information may be processed in countries outside your location. Where this happens, we aim to use reasonable safeguards and work only with providers that support appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us at hello@photoawards.ae.